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Inquiry head to be investigated for alleged corruption
Walter Sofronoff, who headed up an inquiry into Bruce Lehrmann’s criminal trial, will be investigated over allegations of corruption.
BIG LAW • Mon, 13 May 2024
Barrister suspended for kissing, texting family law judge
A West Australian counsel who had a “close personal relationship” with the judge presiding over her client’s matter has been fined and suspended from practising for nine ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 13 May 2024
Arnold Bloch Leibler promotes 10 senior lawyers
Arnold Bloch Leibler has promoted 10 of its lawyers into senior positions, including two to partner.
SME LAW • Sun, 12 May 2024
CommBank share price class action dismissed
A court has dismissed a class action that alleged Commonwealth Bank traded shares at an artificially inflated price amid its failure to comply with anti-money laundering ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 12 May 2024
‘No suggestion’ X will keep stabbing video off platform, court told
The eSafety Commissioner told a court it is concerned the video of the violent stabbing at Wakeley could resurface on social media platform X if Elon Musk’s company is ...
BIG LAW • Fri, 10 May 2024
Fired lawyer accuses boutique firm of kicking him out
A Melbourne lawyer alleged the owner of a boutique firm verbally abused him, locked him out of the office and then fired him.
BIG LAW • Thu, 09 May 2024
Lawyer reprimanded for conduct relating to uncle’s estate
A Perth lawyer was publicly reprimanded for repeatedly snubbing letters from a law firm about her uncle’s estate.
BIG LAW • Thu, 09 May 2024
Senior lawyer dumped from roll for taking credit for paralegal’s work
A Supreme Court ordered a lawyer to be removed from the roll after it was told he took credit for his paralegal’s work and attempted to discredit her as part of a ploy to ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 08 May 2024
Administrators uncertain of Bonza’s liability for cancelled flights
Ahead of a meeting that will bring thousands of disgruntled Bonza customers together, administrators told a court they are uncertain how much the aviation company is ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 07 May 2024